Episode 2

Melinda.....

I'm in the garden with my family. The decoration and catering staff have already arrived, and everything's a bit chaotic right now, lol. I see my crazy friend running towards me, and I open my arms to receive her with a big hug.

Lara - Happy birthday, Mel!

Melinda - To you too, my friend.

Lara - I can't believe we're turning 18! (We started jumping like crazy, lol)

Melinda - Are you nervous about the transformation, friend?

Lara - I'm more anxious to find out who my kitty will be, lol.

Melinda - I'm focused on the pain, lol.

Lara - The pain will pass, friend. It's only the first time, but our kitties will be forever, lol.

Melinda - That's just like you, friend.

Aunt Bella and Uncle Otavio, Lara's parents, came to greet me. And let's get to work, people, because we have a lot to do and certainly, the hours will fly by, lol.

We're getting things ready, but I can't help but notice that my dear brother won't stop staring at Lara. Lately, he's been looking at her a lot, but today is especially excessive. He won't take his eyes off her, as if he's going to attack her at any moment. Could they be mates? That would be wonderful. My brother and my best friend together! They're incredible and would certainly be great for each other.

My brother is 26 years old and has been searching for his mate since he transformed. He's already searched in all possible packs and nothing. Until one fine day, he decided to stop looking and immersed himself in his work as future Beta. He's been living a solitary life ever since. He has his flings during the full moon when we go through heat and our sexual instincts and needs are heightened, but nothing more. Many she-wolves have already thrown themselves at him for the title of Beta's Mate, but he pushes them all away, saying that this title will only belong to his true mate. I love my brother very much, and seeing him alone makes me sad, but if my intuition is correct, this loneliness ends today. I decided to go up to my brother, who's practically drooling, lol.

Melinda - Hey bro, everything okay?

(He straightens up, trying to disguise it, lol)

Lucca - Yes, I'm fine.

Melinda - Are you sure?

Lucca - What are you trying to say, Mel?

Melinda - Bro, you haven't stopped staring at my friend, and I just want to know why. (He takes a deep breath)

Lucca - I think Lara might be my mate.

Melinda - I KNEW IT!!!

Lucca - Quiet down, you crazy woman! I don't want her to hear.

Melinda - Why not? You're not going to reject her, are you?

Lucca - Of course, I won't reject her. I've waited years for my mate. It's just that even I'm not sure yet. We'll only know for sure when she transforms.

Melinda - I understand, but then stop undressing her with your eyes because you'll give yourself away before it's time, lol.

Lucca - Is it that obvious?

Melinda - You look like you're going to pounce and devour her, lol.

Lucca - I can't help it. Felon is restless, and she looks incredibly beautiful today.

He looks at her with bright, loving eyes. Lara realizes we're looking at her, smiles back, and walks towards us.

Melinda - I truly hope it's her, brother, and I wish from the bottom of my heart that you two will be happy.

Lucca - I hope so too, sis. (He kisses the top of my head)

Lara - Aww, how cute are you two! Too bad I don't have siblings. (She pouts)

Melinda - That's why you want to have a whole soccer team of pups.

Lara - Of course, friend! That way my pups won't feel alone.

Lucca - I like that idea, lol.

Lara - And you, Mr. Lucca, am I boring you?

Lucca - Me? Why? (His face falls instantly, the poor thing)

Lara - You didn't wish me a happy birthday. (And she pouted again. I have a feeling that this pout will have my brother wrapped around her little finger, lol).

Lucca - Don't say that, kitten.

My brother opens his arms. Lara smiles and hugs him. Awww, they look so good together!

Lucca - Happy birthday. May the Moon Goddess bring you much happiness.

Lara - Thank you, Lucca.

And they simply don't break the embrace. Oh my, oh my, this hug is lasting longer than necessary. Lara snuggles closer into the hug, and Lucca is smelling her hair and neck. I need to interrupt this! I grab her arm.

Melinda - Come on, friend, let's go. We still have a lot to do.

I gently pull her away. Lara seems to snap out of it and her eyes widen. Lucca, on the other hand, is shaking his eyes and grabs Lara's other arm, growling at me. I approach him and almost whisper in his ear.

Melinda - Don't you dare growl at me, Felon. And Lucca, control yourself and remember what you told me.

He seems to regain control and lets her go. I drag my friend away from my brother. We can't get our hopes up before the transformation.

Lara - Friend, what was that? What happened? Could it be...?

Melinda - I don't know, friend, but don't worry about it now. Come on, we have a lot to do.

As the day wore on, it became increasingly clear what would happen when Lara transformed. And I couldn't be happier for my brother and my best friend. Even our parents noticed but didn't say anything openly, because we all know that nothing can be said until it's confirmed... This party promises to be interesting. And I hope that if my mate is here, he'll be an amazing guy...

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